Introduction
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn’s love story started in 2020. They’ve been inseparable ever since.
It’s clear from the way Reba and Rex speak about each other that they’re head over heels in love. They frequently post photos together on social media, and share small glimpses into their life as a couple.
Reba McEntire & Rex Linn’s adorable love story is too cute to handle. Here, they’re photographed together in Italy in 2023.
How Did Reba Meet Rex Linn?
Although Reba and Rex didn’t start dating until 2020, they’ve actually known each other for far longer.
Rex is an actor, known for his roles in shows such as CSI: Miami, Better Call Saul, and Young Sheldon. Before all of that, Rex played the character Henry in Kenny Rogers’ TV movie The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw.
Reba also starred in the film, and played Burgundy Jones. She and Rex met on set, and formed a friendship.
They kept in touch through the years, and have a shared group of friends.
When Did Reba & Rex Linn Start Dating?
As mentioned previously, Reba and Rex started dating when they reconnected in January 2020. Reba flew out to California to film an episode of Young Sheldon, which Rex also appears on. They got in touch, and went out to dinner with friends.
Rex actually posted a photo from their first “date,” which he captioned, “Had a fantastic dinner with this Oklahoma girl. Tater Tots and Ketchup included.”
Due to COVID-19, Reba and Rex were unable to see each other for a few months after they started dating. Reba’s mom, Jacqueline, passed away on March 14, 2020, and Rex helped support Reba during that difficult time.
Reba said Rex would often send her food while they were apart, including “McConnellâs ice cream. Periniâs steaks, and all kinds of beef from south Texas.” They eventually reunited in the summer of 2020, and have rarely been apart since!
In January 2025, Reba shared side-by-side photos from their first date and from a new outing celebrating their fifth anniversary!